A who’s-who of anime characters appear in the new video from Seattle band Quickie. That’s because the group shot the colorful video for their song “Pretty” outside of the most recent Sakura-Con convention, with over a hundred and thirty cosplayers taking part. Not as extras, but front and center as lead singers in the video. …
Are you an aspiring songwriter? If you’ve ever listened to a song and thought, “I can do that,” Seattle pop-punk band Quickie is ready to give you the chance. The trio wants to collaborate with you (and you, and YOU!) on a new song titled “Weapons of Mass Distraction”. “We’re looking for a phrase, a …
Seattle band Quickie— Lou Trez, Joe Wolf, Kelly Lichtenwald– has made some eye-catching (and controversial) videos over the years, most notably, “Bikini Barista,” which featured buxom coffee servers and drew in hundreds of thousands of views and attention from all over the world. They also had some success with Seattle Superhero Phoenix Jones. Still, my …
It’s official: real-life superhero Phoenix Jones now has his very own song, comic-book and comic motion music video! All courtesy of Seattle pop-punk band Quickie. After Quickie penned an anthem about the Emerald City crime-fighter, they commissioned talented local cartoonist Travis Bundy to illustrate a “motion-comic” featuring band-members Lou Trez (bass/vocals), Joe Wolf (guitar), and …
Seattle pop-punk band Quickie, who most recently penned a song celebrating Emerald City superhero Phoenix Jones, is taking a stand against domestic violence by teaming up with Phoenix Jones and his wife Purple Reign. The Healing Reign Music Benefit and Auction will take place May 12th at Nectar in Fremont. Ghost Town Riot joins Quickie …
“Ho Ho Ho’s will never be the same,” says Kelly Lichtenwaldt, drummer for Seattle band Quickie. He is talking about his band’s new Christmas video, “All I want for Christmas is a Ho Ho Ho!” “We’re tapping into our inner reindeer Ramones,” says Quickie’s lead singer Lou Trez. “The world needs to see that reindeer …
Seattle band Quickie trades in bikini baristas for latex-clad superheroes! “Got a Jones to be a superhero, rise like a phoenix, fight like DeNiro,” begins the cheeky new anthem from Seattle power-trio, and apparent Phoenix Jones supporters, Quickie. “We have a real life superhero patrolling the streets of Seattle. Fighting crime. How could we not …
Seattle pop-punk band Quickie has less than one month to get Jimmy Kimmel’s attention. Kimmel is co-sponsor of the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush contest, which is currently underway. The telecommunications giants are searching for a killer opening act for their Seattle “Summer Krush” concert (date to be determined). The winning band will not only open …
Listening to Prince’s music is like discovering the Kama Sutra and Erotic City would be your favorite position. The groove is mesmerizing, funky and sexy. Prince is pound for pound the greatest songwriter/musician/performer combination ever. “Erotic City” still fills the floor and is a hit today in dance clubs. Many of today’s top R&B and …
My UW friend Lou Trez and his band, Quickie, released this song on April 11, 2010 and since then it’s been viewed 120,000 times. Now the video is drawing attention in China, where it is discussed in this Chinese language news report. Only in America, only in Seattle…